9
recalls
The Mercury Bobcat has 9 recalls covering 2.58 million vehicles as reported; model year 1976 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 1976: 5
Units affected
2.58M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercury Bobcat by component
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 1.79M units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 83K units
- Seat belts1 · 1,956 units
- Seats1 · 6,373 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 450 units
- Structure1 · 284K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 411K units
Mercury Bobcat recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 1983 | Ford Mustang, Pinto; Mercury Bobcat (1977-1979): Engine and engine coolingNo. 83V025000 | Other or not stated | 83,000 |
| Jan 9, 1979 | Ford Pinto; Mercury Bobcat (1979): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 79V012000 | Other or not stated | 450 |
| Jun 19, 1978 | Ford Pinto; Mercury Bobcat (1971-1976): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 78V143000 | Injury | 1,400,000 |
| Apr 4, 1978 | Ford Pinto; Mercury Bobcat (1976): StructureNo. 78V069000 | Injury | 284,000 |
| Mar 8, 1978 | Ford Mustang, Pinto; Mercury Bobcat (1978): Seat beltsNo. 78V047000 | Crash risk | 1,956 |
| Oct 29, 1976 | Ford Mustang, Pinto; Mercury Bobcat (1976): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 76V170000 | Other or not stated | 372,584 |
| Sep 14, 1976 | Ford Mustang, Pinto; Mercury Bobcat (1977): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 76V140000 | Other or not stated | 18,000 |
| Jul 20, 1976 | Ford Mustang, Pinto; Mercury Bobcat (1976): SeatsNo. 76V112000 | Other or not stated | 6,373 |
| Apr 29, 1976 | Ford Elite, Granada, Maverick, Pinto and 9 more (1976): Vehicle speed controlNo. 76V067000 | Other or not stated | 410,580 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1979 Mercury Bobcat recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1979 Mercury Bobcat. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercury Bobcat have?
9 recalls cover the Mercury Bobcat, for 2.58 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercury Bobcat?
Fuel system, gasoline: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the Mercury Bobcat. One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.